University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week

Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat

Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”

by John S. Rosenberg

From #MeToo fallout to undergraduate education and public service

Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova

University People

Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more

A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more

A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more

DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers

A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.

by Stuart L. Schreiber

Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research

A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard ART Allston architect named

U.K.-based Haworth Tompkins to design its first U.S. building

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard overhauls academic counseling, ends BSC

The College overhauls academic counseling.

by John S. Rosenberg